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The facts in brief

• What: Motion A105, "Zionism is Racism", a policy motion of the Green Party of England and Wales conference, proposed by Lubna Speitan.
• When: passed on 4 October 2026.
• Who backed it: 46 sitting Green councillors appear in the motion's printed lists of supporters: the spring 2026 version (A105) and the autumn 2026 version (E02) that passed, both kept on this site as issued. Names, councils and wards, each saying which list.
• Who has signed the pledge: 8 Green councillors are on the record, 5 by signing (5 every line) and 2 by leaving the party over the motion. Names, wards and what each pledged.
• Who has endorsed it, across the parties: 313 councillors and MPs of other parties (309 councillors, 4 MPs): Conservative 104, Reform UK 93, Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 46, Independent 12, Local / Residents party 9, SDP 2, Restore Britain 1. Names and their own words.
• The party's MPs: four of the Green Party's five MPs, Ellie Chowns, Sian Berry, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer, have publicly rejected the motion.
• What it says:

• Declares the Green Party "an anti-Zionist party": a mainstream British party formally opposed to the core belief of most British Jews.
• Supports "a single democratic Palestinian State in all of historic Palestine", which means the end of Israel as a state. That rejects the two-state solution backed by the UN, the UK, the EU, the Arab League and the Palestinian Authority.
• Affirms Palestinian "struggle ... by all available means" and, in its own briefing paper, spells that out as "including armed struggle".
• Orders that Zionism "be treated as any other form of racism" by the party's Anti-Racism Policy Working Group: Jewish members who believe Israel should exist are to be handled as racists.
• Calls Marwan Barghouti, convicted of five murders, merely a "prisoner of conscience".
• Supports a proscribed terrorist organisation: it calls for Palestine Action, banned by Parliament under the Terrorism Act 2000, to be taken off the list.
• Argues in its briefing paper that the word "antisemitism" is a "misnomer" that should be dropped, and that the definitions used by the UK Government and most councils are "weaponry".

Read every clause of the motion, with our response →

The councillors' pledge

A Green councillor or MP signs in with their council email and ticks the lines they agree with. One line is enough to sign; both make the full pledge. They then say whether they intend to stay in the Party to fight the motion or to resign from it. The pledge reads:

1. I do not support Motion A105. Zionism is not racism. Zionism is not a term that can be redefined to suit a position. Zionism is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No.
2. I will treat antisemitism as racism. I will report it through the same channels as any other racism. I will represent Jewish residents of my ward as fully as anyone else.
3. I intend to stay in the Party to fight Motion A105.
4. I intend to resign from the Party due to Motion A105.

Every councillor who signs is named with their ward, council and date, and what they pledged, at zionismisnotracism.co.uk/pledge. A councillor who resigns from the party over the motion can record that on the same page, or send the party a resignation email from it. 8 are on the record so far.

Councillors and MPs of every party

Councillors and MPs of every party but the Greens (who have their own pledge) sign in with their official email address and put their names to:

Zionism is not racism. I call on the Green Party to reverse its "Zionism is Racism" motion.

313 have so far: 309 councillors and 4 MPs; Conservative 104, Reform UK 93, Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 46, Independent 12, Local / Residents party 9, SDP 2, Restore Britain 1. 1 asked not to be named, and are counted but not listed.

• Andrew Snowden MP, Conservative, MP for Fylde, signed 13 October 2026
• Neil Coyle MP, Labour, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, signed 12 October 2026
• Bob Blackman MP, Conservative, MP for Harrow East, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the legitimate aim of the world's Jewish population to seek a homeland in the traditional land of Israel.

• Greg Smith MP, Conservative, MP for Mid Buckinghamshire, signed 12 October 2026

  The takeover of the Green Party by the anti-Israel hate mob is staggering to behold. Their conference voted to declare Zionism 'racism'. Zionism is the legitimate belief that Jews, like any other people, have the right to national self-determination. To label that racist sends a profoundly ugly and troubling message to Britain's Jewish community.

• Cllr Michael Rubinstein, Labour, Pilkington Park, Bury, signed 13 October 2026

  Happy to belong to a political party which has dealt with its Antisemitism years ago (with a little help from me, I'm proud to say) and which has condemned the disgraceful Antisemitic Green Party Motion.

• Cllr Alan Avis, Liberal Democrat, Ewell Village, Stoneleigh & Nonsuch, East Surrey, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Victoria Sena, Conservative, Shere, West Surrey, signed 13 October 2026

  I stand with the Jewish community and support the protection of their rights and identity. It is deeply concerning that such a statement is even necessary, and I urge political parties to reflect on the impact their words have on minority communities.

• Cllr Judith Lubbock, Liberal Democrat, Eaton, Norwich, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Dave Rowan, Reform UK, Colne Valley West, Kirklees, signed 13 October 2026

  Hi, I stand with Israel, and the divide the left are creating in all our life’s is getting intolerable. Freedom of speech is eroding. The Jewish community are suffering in communities around the UK whilst the government and the lefty Liberals watch on, when the Jewish community who have lived among us for generations have caused no harm and asked for nothing. God be with you all and I will stand by your side. Regards Cllr Dave Rowan

• Cllr Andrew Scarth, Liberal Democrat, Oxhey Hall and Hayling, Three Rivers, signed 13 October 2026

  We live in a multicultural and multi faith community, I am proud to be a member of this community. The motion passed by the Green pary attendees is to be regretted and challenged.

• Cllr Chris Myers, Labour, Potters Bar Furzefield, Hertsmere, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Steve Clark, Reform UK, Rushden South, North Northamptonshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr James Wright, Reform UK, Winlaton and High Spen, Gateshead, signed 13 October 2026

  I firmly believe that Zionism is not racism, but rather the fundamental expression of the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in their historic homeland. The Green Party’s recent conference vote to declare Zionism as racism is deeply divisive, alienates Jewish communities, and undermines the path toward a peaceful, negotiated two-state solution. I call on the Green Party leadership to listen to its own MPs, reverse this counterproductive motion, and return the party’s focus to environmental and social progress

• Cllr David Meller, Labour, Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North, Stockport, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr David Sedgwick, Independent, Heatons North, Stockport, signed 13 October 2026

  You cannot purport to support a two-state solution without a safe and secure homeland for the Jewish people, that’s why I’m a Zionist.

• Cllr John Barry Lumsden, Reform UK, Oakley, North Northamptonshire, signed 13 October 2026

  History Speaks for its self

• Cllr Brian Battle, Reform UK, Manor, Stockport, signed 13 October 2026

  I fully support our Jewish community and call on members of the Green party to condemn the antisemitism within their ranks.

• Cllr Tom Simon, Liberal Democrat, Belsize, Camden, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Kirsty Knight, Conservative, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Alexander Curtis, Conservative, Hoddesdon North, Hertfordshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Sandy Buchanan, Reform UK, Sleaford Westholme, North Kesteven, signed 13 October 2026

  I stand with the Jewish Community and their fundamental right to form a national identity in their ancestral homeland. Zionism seeks to protect a historically persecuted and indigenous minority from anti-semitism.

• Cllr Christine Collard, Conservative, Heckington Rural, North Kesteven, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Renos Joshua Georgiou, Labour, Potters Bar Oakmere, Hertsmere, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr George Gladstone-New, Reform UK, Egham, West Surrey, signed 13 October 2026

  the Green party calling "Zionism is Racism" is utterly outrageous and they should be ashamed. All they are doing is trying to create division in society and there leader should stand down immediately due to this.

• Cllr David Andrews, Conservative, Ware Rural, East Hertfordshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Sue Jameson, Labour, Bruce Castle, Haringey, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Martin Gawith, Labour, Skerton Ward, Lancaster, signed 13 October 2026

  Though I condemn many of the actions of the Netanyahu government I believe we have a fundamental duty to stand against racism and antisemitism.

• Cllr Mark Grosskopf, Labour, South Tottenham, Haringey, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Lucia das Neves, Labour, Woodside, Haringey, signed 13 October 2026

  It's vital that we continue the work of showing leadership in building connection, solidarity and relationships between all our communities in Haringey.

• Cllr Alison Johnston, Conservative, Mid Test, Test Valley, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Billy Taylor, Conservative, Witham North, Braintree, signed 13 October 2026

  I love Israel

• Cllr Howard Woollaston, Conservative, Lambourn, West Berkshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Victor Floyd, Reform UK, Blackbrook, St. Helens, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Denis McLean, Reform UK, Pipers Hill, North Northamptonshire, signed 13 October 2026

  I stand with all those in Israel 🇮🇱 and worldwide.

• Cllr Peter Burden, Conservative, Portishead South, North Somerset, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Peggy Davies, Reform UK, Chafford Hundred East, Thurrock, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Stan Bryan, Reform UK, Cudworth, Barnsley, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Mione H Goldspink, Liberal Democrat, Bishop's Stortford North, East Hertfordshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr James Francis, Reform UK, Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Alistair Cole, Reform UK, Henley, Coventry, signed 13 October 2026

  For a community to pursue it's security in the wake of centuries of persecution is not racism.

• Cllr Anthony Upton, Reform UK, Kidderminster - St Barnabas, Worcestershire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Richard Thomas, Conservative, Wormside, Herefordshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Roger Tarrant, Restore Britain, Redruth North, Cornwall, signed 13 October 2026

  I support the Jewish community in Cornwall and I am opposed to any form of antisemitism.

• Cllr Rhona Cameron, Labour, Baldock East, North Hertfordshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Sarah Williams, Labour, West Green, Haringey, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Seema Chandwani, Labour, West Green, Haringey, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Andy Lynch, Reform UK, Horley West, Salfords & Sidlow, Surrey, signed 13 October 2026

  I believe the Jewish people have the same right to a homeland, security and self-determination as any other people. I stand firmly against antisemitism, racism and discrimination in all their forms. Supporting Israel's right to exist does not, in itself, make someone a racist. I believe in fairness, dignity and equal rights for all, and will challenge prejudice wherever i see it. I am proud to stand to stand against antisemitism, defend the right of the Jewish people to self-determination and uphold the principle that every person deserves to live in freedom, safety and dignity.

• Cllr Paul Turner, Independent, Berkeley Vale, Stroud, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Mike Saunders, Reform UK, Stanway, Colchester, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Julien Speed, Conservative, Teynham and Lynsted, Swale, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr James Wright, Liberal Democrat, Eaton, Norwich, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Helen Cameron, Conservative, Clatterbridge, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Cherry Povall, Conservative, Clatterbridge, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Max Booth, Conservative, Hoylake and Meols, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Jennifer Johnson, Conservative, West Kirby and Thurstaston, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Tony Cox, Conservative, Hoylake and Meols, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Gary Bennett, Conservative, Moreton West and Saughall Massie, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Simon R Mountney, Conservative, West Kirby and Thurstaston, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Jeff Green, Conservative, West Kirby and Thurstaston, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Lesley Rennie, Conservative, Wallasey, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Mary Jordan, Conservative, Clatterbridge, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Andrew Gardner, Conservative, Hoylake and Meols, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Colin Baldwin, Conservative, Moreton West and Saughall Massie, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Vida Wilson, Conservative, Moreton West and Saughall Massie, Wirral, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Neil Garland, Reform UK, Bedworth North, Warwickshire, signed 13 October 2026

  Wanting a country of your own and defending its people, history and culture is never racism. If only the British people were permitted to follow suit.

• Cllr Richard Eddy, Conservative, Bishopsworth, Bristol, signed 13 October 2026

  I am very happy to support your petition.

• Cllr Brendan Moss, Reform UK, Sutton - South East, St. Helens, signed 13 October 2026

  I support the Jewish people’s right to self determination and to a safe and secure homeland.

• Cllr Shaun Edge, Labour, Crawcrook and Greenside, Gateshead, signed 13 October 2026

  I stand firmly with Gateshead’s Jewish community, one of the most established Orthodox Jewish communities in Britain, with a proud history stretching back over a century. But supporting our Jewish neighbours and standing up for Palestinian rights are not mutually exclusive. I believe firmly in a two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace, security and dignity.

• Cllr David Whitcroft, Liberal Democrat, Mytchett & Deepcut, Surrey Heath, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr David Whitaker, Labour, West End Ward, Lancaster, signed 13 October 2026

  Signing in Solidarity with The Jewish Community in these challenging times in accordance with my belief that there is no place for Hatred or Prejudice against any group of people.

• Cllr Liz Patel, Labour, Sale Moor Ward, Trafford, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Susan Prochak MBE, Liberal Democrat, Robertsbridge, Rother, signed 13 October 2026

  As the Lib Dem Group on Rother District Council, we have a,ready put out a statement deploring this motion.

• Cllr Debbie Cattell, Conservative, Andover St Mary's, Test Valley, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Gilly Womack, Reform UK, Featherstone - Ward 6, Wakefield, signed 13 October 2026

  I will always stand with the Jewish people

• Cllr Diana Stewart, Liberal Democrat, Councillor Diana StewartLiberal Democrat Details, East Riding of Yorkshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Heidi Wildhirt, Reform UK, Cleadon Park & Harton Moor, South Tyneside, signed 13 October 2026

  It is frightening to see Jewish people’s right to national self determination questioned and dismissed, less than a century after the Holocaust. Jewish people, like every people, deserve the same right to live in safety and determine their future. I find it deeply troubling that any political party should have to debate a motion that treats Zionism as inherently racist. I cannot understand how anyone could remain a member, let alone represent, a party that gives such a motion legitimacy. I stand firmly against antisemitism and in support of Jewish people’s right to a homeland.

• Cllr Ross Irving, Conservative, Meir Hay North, Parkhall and Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Philip Lashbrook, Conservative, Bellinger, Test Valley, signed 13 October 2026

  Those who label other as racist are in fact racist.

• Cllr Shaun Barclay, Reform UK, Harton, South Tyneside, signed 13 October 2026

  I oppose racism in all its forms, i oppose antisemitism, and i support the rights and dignity of both Jewish and Palestinian people. Human rights should never be a competition, and standing up for one community should never require denying the rights of another. I oppose the Green Parties motion when they say Zionism is racism.

• Cllr Jonathan Bibb, Conservative, Councillor Jonathan BibbConservative Details, East Riding of Yorkshire, signed 13 October 2026

  I will always stand with our Jewish community against this racist attack from the Green Party.

• Cllr Bob Hughes, Conservative, Shere, West Surrey, signed 13 October 2026

  Anyone who believes in equality should support the State of Israel. It has been repeatedly and very often daily attacked by its neighbours and terrorists groups on all sides. Their murderous attacks should not be rewarded with support for a caused backed by so may antisemites.

• Cllr Sean McMaster, Conservative, Councillor Sean McMasterConservative Details, East Riding of Yorkshire, signed 13 October 2026

  The motion that was passed at the Green Party at their annual conference is a disgrace. How a supposed 'mainstream' political party has been allowed to pass such a dispicable motion is beyond belief. Zionism is NOT racism and I stand firmly in support of our Jewish communities and with the state of Israel and its right to exist.

• Cllr Dan Marr, Conservative, Davenham, Moulton and Kingsmead, Cheshire West and Chester, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Kris Brown, Liberal Democrat, Gateacre, Liverpool, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Matthew Jones, Independent, Kidderminster - St Johns, Worcestershire, signed 13 October 2026

  Here we go again… Another CrAzY decision from the Green Party. Just when you think political common sense might prevail, along comes another statement that leaves you shaking your head. My Wife’s uncle is Jewish, so this is personal to me and my family. I firmly believe Jewish people deserve the same rights and respect as everyone else. Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our world, regardless of which party it comes from.

• Cllr Dr Martin Cahn, Liberal Democrat, Histon & Impington, South Cambridgeshire, signed 13 October 2026

  Defining Zionism as racism denies the Jewish people their basic right to self-determination and misrepresents a key part of Jewish identity. Zionism is the same as Polishness or Britishness yet no party would ever vote that either of them means racism.

• Cllr Keith Clarke, Reform UK, Rushden Lakes, North Northamptonshire, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Sean Smith, Reform UK, St Cleer & Menheniot, Cornwall, signed 13 October 2026
• Cllr Peter MacDonald, Reform UK, Minster Cliffs, Swale, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr John Waine, Reform UK, Bulkington & Whitestone, Warwickshire, signed 12 October 2026

  The recent sudden increase in antisemitism in Britain is, to say the least, alarming. The attempts by a rag-tag alliance of Left-wing organisations to rewrite history by denying the known facts of the Holocaust and equating Jews with the Nazis is a disgrace and an affront to humanity.

• Cllr Alan Leaman, Liberal Democrat, Sevenoaks Northern, Sevenoaks, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Roger Crouch, Liberal Democrat, Isleworth, Hounslow, signed 12 October 2026

  The motion does nothing to tackle rising antisemitism and Islamophobia in this country. As a Holocaust educator, this scares me.

• Cllr Brett Rosehill, Reform UK, Aldenham East, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the belief in Jewish self-determination in our ancestral homeland. It is part of my Jewish identity, and I will neither apologise for it nor allow others to define it for me. Proud Jew. Proud Zionist. No apologies. 🇮🇱

• Cllr Stephan Dransfield, Reform UK, Colne Valley West, Kirklees, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Bob Grinsell, Conservative, St Alphege with Monkspath & Hillfield, Solihull, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Phillip Redshaw, Liberal Democrat, Councillor Phillip RedshawLiberal Democrat Details, East Riding of Yorkshire, signed 12 October 2026

  You can stand with Palestinians and fiercely criticise Israel without declaring Zionism inherently racist. By doing so, the Greens risk legitimising antisemitic ideas and discriminatory treatment. The liberal alternative is clear: equal rights, security and self-determination for Jews and Palestinians.

• Cllr Adam Giles, Labour, Crome, Norwich, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr John Blackwood, Reform UK, Martins Wood, Stevenage, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Mike Hobday, Labour, London Colney, St Albans, signed 12 October 2026

  I firmly believe that Zionism is not racism, and I remain steadfast in my support for a two-state solution that guarantees peace, prosperity, security and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.

• Cllr Emma Turnbull, Labour, London Colney, St Albans, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Christine Brett, Liberal Democrat, Seaford South, Lewes, signed 12 October 2026

  I support 2 nation states Palestine and Israel and pray that they can live peacefully.

• Cllr Steven Smithson, Conservative, Immanuel, Hyndburn, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Scott Emery, Liberal Democrat, Highgate, Haringey, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Martin Sachs, Labour, Barkingside, Redbridge, signed 12 October 2026

  I strongly oppose the Green Party's recent decision on this.

• Cllr Julie Lumsden, Reform UK, Corby West, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Tony Dicicco, Conservative, Balsall & Berkswell, Solihull, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Andy Smith, Local / Residents party, Ashtead, East Surrey, signed 12 October 2026

  I was very saddened and dismayed by the Green Party conference vote to endorse this motion. It is divisive and harmful to community cohesion. A number of prominent Green politicians, councillors and former Green Party leaders warned against going in this direction. The conference should have heeded their advice.

• Cllr Phil North, Conservative, Bourne Valley, Test Valley, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with British Jews and Jews worldwide against anti-Semitism and support the protection of a sovereign Jewish state in the historical land of Israel.

• Cllr Jason Wood, Labour, Scotforth East Ward, Lancaster, signed 12 October 2026

  These are complex issues that cannot be reduced to single sentence slogans

• Cllr Natalie Shalom, Conservative, Hale Ward, Trafford, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Bryan Black, Local / Residents party, Oxted South, Tandridge, signed 12 October 2026

  I strongly disagree with motion passed by the Green Party. There is no evidence to back it. Israel is a country not only for Jewish people, but there Christians, Arabs, Muslims all living together. How can you call Zionists racists? Polanski is the leader of the party, and while he didn't vote he clearly doesn't have control of his party and should resign.

• Cllr Ian Morris, Independent, Carpenders Park, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Colin Hartley JP, Labour, Heysham South Ward, Lancaster, signed 12 October 2026

  While I support this campaign I do not endorse the actions of the Netanyahu government relating to Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

• Cllr Lawrence Williams, Conservative, Littledown & Iford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr John Bovill, Liberal Democrat, Councillor John BovillLiberal Democrat Details, East Riding of Yorkshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dr John Bloxham CC, Reform UK, Blaby & Glen Parva, Leicestershire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Deb Shiner, Local / Residents party, Oxted South, Tandridge, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Morris Bright MBE, Conservative, Potters Bar West and Shenley, Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026

  As the Hertfordshire County Councillor for Potters Bar West & Shenley, including Studio Way in Borehamwood, and the Hertsmere Borough Councillor for Elstree, I add my name, voice and support, to those who, like me, are deeply saddened and greatly disturbed by what has transpired. Let us hope and pray that common sense prevails soon.

• Cllr Ulrich Savary, Liberal Democrat, Broadheath Ward, Trafford, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Martin Barker, Independent, Parkgate, Cheshire West and Chester, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Zak Wagman, Conservative, Stanmore, Harrow, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Geraline Kilgour, Labour, Fellgate & Hedworth, South Tyneside, signed 12 October 2026

  I strongly oppose the motion supported at the Green Party Conference.

• Cllr Jon Ball, Liberal Democrat, Ealing Common, Ealing, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr David Michael Ford, Conservative, Baildon, Bradford, signed 12 October 2026

  Just to say I fully support your pledge and condemn the Green Party for the motion they passed at their conference. I was a member of the Green Party for 30 years and sat as a councillor for them 2000-2007, as well as a Parliamentary candidate in 2010. I left the party in 2016 because of the rising antisemitism in the party, after being active in a group called GreensAgainstAntisemitism. The Jew hate in the Green Party is now beyond anything in my worse nightmares. [They] are an openly antisemitic party, on a par with groups like the NF in the past.

• Cllr Simon Eardley, Conservative, Saughall and Mollington, Cheshire West and Chester, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the right to Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland. The Green Party, in passing its “Zionism is racism” motion, shames them in the most despicable way, effectively siding them with the ideology of extremists like Hamas. This extreme and racist motion has no place in British politics. I’m proud to be a Zionist. The people of Israel live. #AmYisraelChai 🇮🇱

• Cllr Shaun Regan, Reform UK, Brinnington & Stockport Central, Stockport, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Linda Bowen, Labour, Rochester West and Borstal, Medway, signed 12 October 2026

  You can stand against the actions of the current Israeli regime without denying the right of Israel to exist. My thoughts are with all those who lost their lives on 07/10/23 and since, whether Israeli or Palestinian. I support a two state solution.

• Cllr Ash Hall, Reform UK, Pemberton, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Stephen Greek, Conservative, Harrow Weald, Harrow, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Helena Windsor, Independent, Bletchingley & Nutfield, Tandridge, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with Israel and with Jewish communities across the world. Never Again Is Now

• Cllr Frank Kilgallon, Reform UK, Oakley, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Carolyn Redfern, Labour, Hertford Sele, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Jeffreys, Reform UK, Banbury Hardwick, Cherwell, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, Liberal Democrat, Crouch End, Haringey, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Steve Lancaster, Reform UK, Huntingdon North, Huntingdonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  The Green party stance on making Zionism an offence is utterly wrong. I stand against it.

• Cllr Joe Otten, Liberal Democrat, Dore and Totley, Sheffield, signed 12 October 2026

  It is sad to see the Green Party taken over by people who don't care for its historic values or for British values of tolerance and respect. I hope we can all work for peace in the region and reject the extremists, like those in the Green Party, who are making excuses for war.

• Cllr Bill Cook, Reform UK, Orsett, Horndon & Bulphan, Thurrock, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat, Brislington West, Bristol, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Peter Nicholson, Liberal Democrat, Haslemere East, Waverley, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Bill Piper, Reform UK, Lutterworth - East, Harborough, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Selina Ward-Nicholson, Reform UK, Eccleshill, Bradford, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Ricki Rands, Reform UK, Shephall, Stevenage, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Rainbow, Liberal Democrat, Durrants, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Mellor, Liberal Democrat, Ditchling and Westmeston, Lewes, signed 12 October 2026

  It is patently obvious that Zionism and Racism are not the same. Those who campaign for a lasting peace and a two-state solution have my full support.

• Cllr Alan Parker J.P., Reform UK, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with the Jewish people that Zionism is not racism. Contrary to what is said about Reform UK, we are against any type of racism and will not tolerate it in any form. What we are against is illegal immigration and how that disadvantages all British people, whatever race they originate from.

• Cllr Kieron Mallon, Conservative, Banbury Calthorpe and Easington, Cherwell, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Andrea Hodgson, Labour, Bounds Green, Haringey, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Kieron Mallon, Conservative, Banbury Easington, Oxfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Richard Leeming, Labour, Dulwich Village, Southwark, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Joanne Harding, Labour, Urmston Ward, Trafford, signed 12 October 2026

  I will always stand with the Jewish community and their right to self determination.

• Cllr Ian Campbell, Conservative, Abbots Langley and Bedmond, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dulcie Tudor, Independent, Threemilestone & Chacewater, Cornwall, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Marc Frost, Conservative, Wixams and Wilstead, Bedford, signed 12 October 2026

  The Jewish people have the same right to self determination, security and a homeland as any other people. To label that belief as racism is wrong, divisive and risks fuelling antisemitism. We should be bringing communities together, not creating further division.

• Cllr Michael Harrigan, Reform UK, Shiremoor, North Tyneside, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Gill Floyd, Reform UK, Almondbury, Kirklees, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Rhys Carr, SDP, Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton - Ward 1, Wakefield, signed 12 October 2026

  I fully stand with our Jewish communities

• Cllr Stephen Adshead, Labour, Stretford & Humphrey Park Ward, Trafford, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Rob Darby, Reform UK, Hart, Hartlepool, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with our great Jewish friends. I support Israel.

• Cllr Duane Farr, Reform UK, Kinson, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, signed 12 October 2026

  I am concerned about this motion as it is divisive, singling out Jewish people who believe in their right to a homeland.

• Cllr Louise Blackman, Reform UK, Perranporth, Cornwall, signed 12 October 2026

  I believe Zionism, understood as support for Jewish self-determination in Israel, is not a racist ideology, while recognizing that reasonable people disagree and that Israeli government policies may be criticized like those of any other state.

• Cllr James Valentine, Labour, Kempston West, Bedford, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Martyn Punyer, Conservative, Armitage with Handsacre, Lichfield, signed 12 October 2026

  I wholeheartedly condemn the Green Party's adoption of the "Zionism is Racism" motion policy. It is an afront to the Jewish people and to all who believe that Jews have the right to live in peace.

• Cllr Jeff Jones, Conservative, Little Hadham and The Pelhams, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Robert Jagger, Reform UK, Ardsley and Robin Hood, Leeds, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Chris Smith, Labour, Town Close, Norwich, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Lee Mason, Conservative, Exmouth Brixington, East Devon, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Mark Cherry, Labour, Banbury Ruscote, Cherwell, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Rob Walsh, Reform UK, Brookfield, Preston, signed 12 October 2026

  The Greens have adopted a policy which incites hatred against Jewish people following a majority of their party voting to declare “Zionism is racism”. It is clear that Islamic extremists and their sympathisers have captured the Green party. Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain, Just Stop Oil, Palestine Action, The Green Party - Each time they regroup under a new name they get more extreme and brazen with their antisemitic goals. Zack Polanski is a traitorous coward.

• Cllr Eric Buckmaster, Conservative, Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026

  The motion of the Green Party at their national conference is abhorrent and dangerous and does nothing to build harmony among communities. They must reverse this policy.

• Cllr Peter Boylan, Conservative, Great Amwell and Stansteads, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Geoff Pearl, Liberal Democrat, Eccleston, St. Helens, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is not racist. Zionism is the right of Jewish people to live in their on Homeland Israel. I would accuse the Green Party of antisemitism. They have never condemned Hamas of the atrocities they carried out on 7th October 2023 before and since. They have never condemned the atrocities carried out by Palestinians through out the years or their pay to slay policy.

• Cllr Emma Hampton, Labour, University, Norwich, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Aubrey Holt, Conservative, The Mundens, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Mark Dobson, Local / Residents party, Garforth and Swillington, Leeds, signed 12 October 2026

  I am progressing a White paper in council in November stating that Zionism is not racism.

• Cllr Marc Amron, Local / Residents party, Bushey Park, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026

  As a Hertsmere councillor and a proud British Jew,I call on the Green Party to reverse its deeply offensive motion equating Zionism with racism.Zionism is the belief that Jews, like other peoples, have the right to self determination in their ancestral homeland. Denying Jews that right, while upholding it for others is a glaring double standard. Criticising Israel’s government is legitimate; demonising Jewish national self-determination is not. At a time of rising antisemitism, the Green Party must recognise the gravity of its language. Equality must mean equality for Jews too.

• Cllr Charlene Maines, Independent, Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with our Jewish Community Cllr Charlene Maines

• Cllr Charlie Tuffin, Conservative, Berkeley Vale, Stroud, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr John Challinor, Conservative, Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Keith Driver, Labour, Lakenham, Norwich, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Jonathan Close, Reform UK, Euxton, Chorley, signed 12 October 2026

  I was absolutely appalled by this motion. The Green Party leadership is a disgrace and has badly let down their members and supporters. Most of whom are honest, decent people who just want to make this world a better place, hold no ill feeling towards the Jewish community, and are equally appalled by this. They must reverse this motion and apologise immediately to preserve any lingering credibility or respect for their party and membership.

• Cllr Tony Stowe, Conservative, Aston, Datchworth and Walkern, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE, Reform UK, Clayton-le-Moors, Hyndburn, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Ian Devonshire, Conservative, Much Hadham, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Jonny Cope, Conservative, St Pauls, Surrey Heath, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Kelly Duddridge, Labour, Victoria, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  I have always supported the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine to find a peaceful way forward. I do not believe that Jewish communities living in the UK should be subject to condemnation or viewed as racist simply for supporting Israel’s right to exist. Criticising the Israeli Government's policies is not antisemitic, and neither is calling out Israel's actions in Gaza and the West bank. You can be pro-two state solution and still call these actions out. The Green motion implies otherwise. I do not support othering of whole communities based on the actions of Israel's Government.

• Cllr Bill Williams, Labour, Champion Hill, Southwark, signed 12 October 2026

  Jewish self-determination is a right. Declaring it racist is an attack on Jews. The Green party has chosen to brand Jews who hold this belief as racists and make their equal participation in the party conditional on renouncing it. This is without doubt the most antisemitic and racist motion brought before a mainstream political party in my lifetime. It is Corbynism on steroids.

• Cllr Angus Parsad-Wyatt, Conservative, Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Yehudi Levine, Liberal Democrat, Dunkeswell and Otterhead, East Devon, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Richards, Liberal Democrat, Bushey North, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dominic Boeck, Conservative, Aldermaston, West Berkshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Jamie Henderson, Reform UK, Margate, Kent, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Carli Harper, Labour, Lakenham, Norwich, signed 12 October 2026

  We cannot equivocate on racism. We cannot pick and choose which types of racism we oppose. You can absolutely oppose the Netanyahu Government, stand against illegal West Bank settlements and be appalled by the loss of life and destruction in Gaza, and still believe that Israel has the right to exist, and that Jews have the right to self-determination.

• Cllr Eileen Fleming, Reform UK, Blackbrook, St. Helens, signed 12 October 2026

  For me, Zionism isn't racism. I see it as the belief that Jewish people, like any other people, have the right to self-determination and a homeland. I don't see that as being about racial superiority or discrimination. I believe it's entirely possible to support Jewish self-determination while also supporting equality, human rights and respect for people of all backgrounds and communities.

• Cllr Ian Lewis, Conservative, Wallasey, Wirral, signed 12 October 2026

  I am appalled that a party which seeks to govern our country believes it acceptable to support the eradication of the state of Israel. The Green Party has been taken over by the worst excesses of those who joined Labour under Jeremy Corbyn.

• Cllr Pam McCabe, Reform UK, The Homesteads & Stanford Le Hope North, Thurrock, signed 12 October 2026

  It is imperitive that the Green party change their attitudes towards the Jewish community. The Jewish should be allowed to live a peaceful life without threats of any kind.

• Cllr Elizabeth Wright, Reform UK, Raunds, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is not racism. Supporting the Jewish people’s right to self-determination does not mean endorsing every action of the Israeli government or denying Palestinian rights. We can stand for the rights, dignity and safety of both peoples. I call on the Green Party to reverse this motion and choose language that encourages understanding rather than division.

• Cllr Richard Smith, Conservative, Kirkburton, Kirklees, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dave Edmonds, Reform UK, Redditch Central (Shared), Worcestershire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dan Birch, Conservative, Droitwich East, Worcestershire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr George William Buckley, Conservative, Airedale, Bradford, signed 12 October 2026

  I believe local councillors should stick to local politics, but following the horrific motion passed at the Green Party Conference I have a duty to stand up for the Jewish residents of my community. I can't stand by and watch Green party activists divide people in my community based on which religion somebody believes or whether they think that the Jewish state has a right to exist. That's real racism!

• Cllr Saul Jacob, Reform UK, Borehamwood South, Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the belief in the Jewish people's right to self-determination in their historic homeland. Supporting that right is not of course racism. You can criticise Governments' as we all do from time to time, and that can of course include the Israeli govt. As a Jew and Councillor, I find it deeply upsetting to see Zionism equated to racism. The Green Party and its members have successfully singled out one particular group, one people, to become a target for antisemites. I call upon the Green Party to reverse this motion.

• Cllr Hugh Malyan, Labour, Weston-super-Mare South Worle, North Somerset, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the aspiration for a national homeland. To call it racism is a perversion.

• Cllr Graham Clack, Conservative, Dunton Green & Riverhead, Sevenoaks, signed 12 October 2026

  This was a disgraceful decision by the Greens and must be reversed - or they should be the pariahs of the political world.

• Cllr Wayne Dixon, SDP, Middleton Park, Leeds, signed 12 October 2026

  I think we all know that the problem isn’t Israel’s existence, it’s the fact that a Terrorist organisation runs Palestine. The Israeli Government is run by people who have no thought for a two state solution and are quite frankly acting as bad has Hamas. A one state solution either way will simply cause different problems.

• Cllr Vinnie Whitrow, Reform UK, Hatton Park, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  I believe that Zionism is not racism, and I therefore call on the Green Party to reverse its "Zionism is Racism" motion. Equating Zionism with racism risks misrepresenting the beliefs of many Jewish people and undermines informed and balanced discussion on this complex issue.

• Cllr Steven Barlow, Reform UK, Staveley North, Chesterfield, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Conrad Hart-Brooke, Liberal Democrat, Rothwell, Leeds, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Amor Albert, Reform UK, Longford, Coventry, signed 12 October 2026

  I strongly oppose antisemitism, racism and discrimination in all forms. Zionism should not automatically be characterised as racism, just as Palestinian rights to dignity and self-determination must be respected. I reject the Green Party's blanket declaration and call for its reconsideration. As an elected Coventry City Councillor, I have a responsibility to represent all communities fairly, challenge prejudice wherever it arises, defend freedom of expression and promote mutual respect, equality and community cohesion above political division.

• Cllr Rachel Carnac, Conservative, Reculver, Canterbury, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dr Shabina Qayyum, Labour, East, Peterborough, signed 12 October 2026

  As the leader of a council, I always want to bring people together. I too bleed for Palestinian children.I am deeply concerned about the potential of this motion to divide our communities further, make Jewish residents feel unsafe and lead to horrific repercussion and consequence on Palestinians after seeing the destruction in Gaza. This does not mean at all that any political party has the right to take ownership over a Jewish community, or residents belief to be aligned with their place of worship a homeland Or to be placed at risk or in Jeopardy here in this country.

• Cllr David Donnelly, Reform UK, Corby West, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Andrew Makinson, Liberal Democrat, Allerton, Liverpool, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Kevin Raeburn, Liberal Democrat, Leavesden, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Lindsey Green, Conservative, Berkeley Vale, Stroud, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Glenn Matthews, Conservative, Birstall West, Charnwood, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with the Jewish community and will continue to do so. The 7th October must not be forgotten or get lost in time.

• Cllr David Hoey, Conservative, Meriden & Arden, Solihull, signed 12 October 2026

  I will stand up ensure equal treatment of Jewish people, you can count on my support

• Cllr Gregory Wilcox, Reform UK, Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with Israel

• Cllr Joshua Sheard, Conservative, Birstall and Birkenshaw, Kirklees, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Robert Mayall, Reform UK, Sevenoaks Rural South, Kent, signed 12 October 2026

  I would find it a little less hypocritical of those protesting against Israel if they also campaigned against Iran killing its own people of the People's Republic of China putting Muslims in concentration camps. Is it because Jews aren't involved?

• Cllr Peter Clarke, Reform UK, St Helens, Hastings, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Dawn Gamble, Liberal Democrat, Verulam, St Albans, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Glen Saffery, Liberal Democrat, Woodside, Watford, signed 12 October 2026

  The belief in a Jewish state is clearly not an inherently racist belief. It is an essential component of the two-state solution long supported by the vast majority of the international community, the British Government and my party. I believe the two state solution is the only path to long-term security and dignity for the Israeli and Palestinian people. Regardless of appalling and racist provocations from extreme elements on both sides of this conflict, including members of the current Israeli government, we should reject such sentiments unequivocally.

• Cllr Andrew Harding, Reform UK, Stanway and Marks Tey, Essex, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Luke Perry, Reform UK, Simonside & Rekendyke, South Tyneside, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Stewart Golton, Liberal Democrat, Rothwell, Leeds, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Jack Barwell, Conservative, Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, Croydon, signed 12 October 2026

  Normally I stick to local politics in a Councillor capacity, but following the Green party's disgraceful motion passed at their party conference, many Jewish residents are quite rightly concerned that even turning up to a synagogue that believes in the right for Israel to exist would see them labelled as racist by a supposedly mainstream political party. I can't stand by and watch Green party activists and some of their leaders divide people in my community based on which religion somebody believes or whether they think that the Jewish state has a right to exist. That's real racism!

• Cllr Roger Baldwin, Local / Residents party, Loughton Forest, Epping Forest, signed 12 October 2026

  I believe that Israel has a right to exist. I too am absolutely disgusted by the Green Party and blatant far left policies.

• Cllr Jan O'Hara, Reform UK, Barton Seagrave and Burton Latimer, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Raph Cohn, Conservative, Airedale, Bradford, signed 12 October 2026

  Last week was the worst week I can remember for British Jews. We are told we are racists because we believe in a nation-state. We have open celebration of the worst pogrom since the Second World War, when Jews and others were mutilated, raped to death and murdered simply because they exist. When evil boasted of its exploits. And then on Friday, when the antisemite Navi Pillay once the Nobel Peace Prize.

• Cllr Catherine Potter, Labour, Heysham South Ward, Lancaster, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Mark Perks, Reform UK, Chorley North and Astley, Chorley, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Richard Davies, Labour, Thames, Reading, signed 12 October 2026

  As a Labour Councillor, I strongly believe political dialogue must be rooted in mutual respect, nuanced understanding, and constructive debate. Conflating Zionism - the movement for the self-determination of the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland - with racism is inaccurate, divisive, and alienating to the Jewish community. While robust debate over state policies and actions in the region is essential in a healthy democracy, defining a foundational core of Jewish identity as inherently racist undermines effective dialogue and inclusion. I urge the Green Party to reverse its motion.

• Cllr David Page, Conservative, Market Harborough-Logan, Harborough, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is not racist. It is the belief that Jewish people have the right to self-determination in their historic homeland. That right should be respected, not condemned. The Green Party has become a far-left, antisemitic party and members should be ashamed.

• Cllr Matt Davies, Reform UK, Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Brian Benneyworth, Reform UK, Rothwell and Mawsley, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Norma Parrish, Labour, Panteg, Torfaen, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Helen Harrison, Conservative, Oundle, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Mark Johnson, Conservative, Shirley North, Croydon, signed 12 October 2026

  Croydon's only Synagogue is in my ward Shirley North. Many members of Croydon's Jewish community also live in my ward. Because of this I feel that it is very important to fight Antisemitism in all its forms. I'm also a Zionist and support Israel wholeheartedly. It's very worrying that the Greens have embraced this evil. I hope all Councillors will support this statement.

• Cllr Phil Gilchrist, Liberal Democrat, Eastham, Wirral, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Lynette Sullivan, Conservative, Potters Bar Parkfield, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Kaushika Amin, Labour, Northumberland Park, Haringey, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Harry David Howes, Conservative, Desborough, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Davies, Reform UK, Radcliffe North and Ainsworth, Bury, signed 12 October 2026

  I'm proud to add my name to this motion & pleased to stand with my council colleague Cllr Shadman Zaman calling out all forms of Racism.

• Cllr Lawrence Davies, Independent, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, signed 12 October 2026

  I fully support the Jewish community in England and abroad. I stand with jew's and israeli's right to have and defend their homeland. I pray for a resolution to the conflict in Gaza and for justice to prevail.

• Cllr Paul Sullivan, Conservative, Bingley West, Bradford, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Nick da Costa, Liberal Democrat, Highgate, Haringey, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Richard Cohen, Local / Residents party, Loughton Forest, Epping Forest, signed 12 October 2026

  THE STATE OF ISRAEL will be open for Jewish immigration and for the Ingathering of the Exiles; it will foster the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture; it will safeguard the Holy Places of all religions; and it will be faithful to the principles of the Charter of UN. 1948

• Cllr Lawrence Abraham, Conservative, Hartley & Hodsoll Street, Sevenoaks, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Jamie Braha, Conservative, Grange Hill, Epping Forest, signed 12 October 2026

  I am absolutely disgusted by the Green Party and blatant far left policies!

• Cllr Adrian Lowe, Labour, Chorley North and Astley, Chorley, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr David Howes, Conservative, Desborough, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Joanne Ash, Reform UK, Rossendale South, Lancashire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Simon Mostyn, Liberal Democrat, Marshalswick West, St Albans, signed 12 October 2026

  This is really simple. All Zionism means is the right of the Jewish people who have been subject to blood libels, discrimination, exclusion, expulsion, pogroms and mass murder throughout the centuries to a homeland of their own. The rights of other peoples to a state of their own is not considered racist so there is no rational reason why the right of the Jewish people to a homeland should be treated as such.

• Cllr Tony Clayton, Liberal Democrat, Sevenoaks Eastern, Sevenoaks, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Brendon Lovell-Moore, Reform UK, Geddington and Stanion, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Liam Bones, Conservative, Preston with Preston Grange, North Tyneside, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Yvonne Greene, Reform UK, Banbury Cross and Neithrop, Cherwell, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is not racism. Calling for the destruction of the only Jewish state in the historic homeland of the Jews IS racist.

• Cllr Julie Cragg, Conservative, Welwyn East, Welwyn Hatfield, signed 12 October 2026

  Religion is not racist, we should all learn to live together in peace.

• Cllr Rodney Berman, Liberal Democrat, Penylan, Cardiff, signed 12 October 2026

  This approach wouldn't help us achieve peace which has to be our ultimate objective. We must continue to strive for a two-state solution.

• Cllr Simon Cordon, Liberal Democrat, Clapham Common and Abbeville, Lambeth, signed 12 October 2026

  I condemn the loss of innocent life in this conflict, including the 1,195 Israelis who died on 7 October and the 73,000 people who have lost their lives in Gaza, including over 20,000 children. I condemn the actions of Hamas and of the current Israeli government. But criticism of a government must not be used to deny the Jewish people the same right to nationhood afforded to others. Zionism is a legitimate belief that Jews are entitled to national self-determination in their historic homeland. Both Palestinians and Jews have a right to live in peace through a negotiated two-state solution.

• Cllr Sarah Hodgson-Jones, Conservative, Potters Bar Oakmere, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Ken Hawkins, Conservative, St Alphege with Monkspath & Hillfield, Solihull, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Julie Howe, Reform UK, Avondale Grange, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Philip Workman, Local / Residents party, Tewkesbury North & Twyning, Tewkesbury, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr David Bretherton, Liberal Democrat, Thame, South Oxfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Diana Esler, Conservative, Westerham & Crockham Hill, Sevenoaks, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Philip Whitworth, Reform UK, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Maurice Eglin, Reform UK, Barton Seagrave and Burton Latimer, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Leon Gibbs, Reform UK, Barton Seagrave and Burton Latimer, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr James Grainger, Reform UK, Okehampton Rural, Devon, signed 12 October 2026

  Just like I support the English having a homeland to call their own, I fully support the Jewish right to their homeland. Zionism is not racism, it is self-determination.

• Cllr Mick Lee, Local / Residents party, Shiregreen and Brightside, Sheffield, signed 12 October 2026

  This show how little the Green understand as Zionism is primary a Juadism movement, but as it can have Christian Zionists too. The Greens are also showing why Zionism is needed as it start as Secluar movement again European Anti-Semitism.

• Cllr Prof Chris Harris, Independent, Westgate Ward, Lancaster, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Lee Cliff, Reform UK, Heckmondwike, Kirklees, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Ray Blackman, Reform UK, Bletchley Park & Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes, signed 12 October 2026

  I unequivocally oppose antisemitism and call on the Green Party to reverse its motion\. Jewish people, like all peoples, have the right to safety, dignity and self-determination. For many, Zionism expresses that right; it does not mean endorsing every Israeli government policy. I support Palestinian rights and the freedom of all oppressed peoples. These principles must apply equally. Criticism of Israel is legitimate, but must not become hostility towards Jews or deny them rights afforded to others.

• Cllr Mark Richardson, Reform UK, Hebburn South, South Tyneside, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Chris Munday, Reform UK, Croyland and Swanspool, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the movement for Jewish national self-determination in the Jewish people’s ancestral homeland, Israel. It affirms that Jews, like any other people, have the right to a national home where they can live in freedom and security. That principle is not racism.

• Cllr David Williams, Labour, Llanyrafon, Torfaen, signed 12 October 2026

  The state of Israel has the right to exist, and the Palestinian people should have their own land with a right to self determination. Equating zionism with racism does not support either Israelis or Palestinians and is divisive when we need collaborative action.

• Cllr Antony Amirtharaj, Liberal Democrat, Newbury Speen, West Berkshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Graham Cheatley, Reform UK, Kingswood, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026

  I have always been clear that antisemitism is unacceptable and that Jewish people deserve the same respect, dignity and right to self-determination as any other people. For that reason, I am happy to support the statement: "Zionism is not racism. I call on the Green Party to reverse its 'Zionism is Racism' motion." I will continue to oppose antisemitism and all forms of racism and discrimination. Kind regards, Cllr Graham Cheatley (REFORM UK) North Northamptonshire Council

• Cllr Michelle Fascione, Reform UK, Simonside & Rekendyke, South Tyneside, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Harry Davies, Liberal Democrat, Chorleywood South and Maple Cross, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Chris Whately-Smith, Liberal Democrat, Gade Valley, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst OBE, Liberal Democrat, Leavesden, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Adrian Hardman, Conservative, Bredon, Worcestershire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Hodgson-Jones, Conservative, Shenley, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Lyndon Harrison, Reform UK, Newquay Porth & Tretherras, Cornwall, signed 12 October 2026

  So much for inclusivity.

• Cllr Chris Kellett, Reform UK, Rothwell and Mawsley, North Northamptonshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Jeremy Newmark, Labour, Borehamwood Cowley Hill, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026

  Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people. The new Green Party policy is, put simply, antisemitic Anti-Zionism.

• Cllr Adam Kellett, Reform UK, New Addington South, Croydon, signed 12 October 2026

  I stand with the Jews of this country against the vile discrimination they receive at the hands of political parties and activists and Government institutions and police forces. It has to stop!

• Cllr Seamus Quilty BEM, Conservative, Bushey South, Hertfordshire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Seb James, Conservative, Bowbrook, Worcestershire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Milly Hill, Labour, Cam East, Stroud, signed 12 October 2026

  I was horrified to see this motion passed at the Green Party conference. Poor judgement. For the purposes of this statement my definition of Zionism is the right of Israel to exist. Despite the dreadful Hamas led atrocities of October 7th, I'm deeply critical of the response of this Netayahu led government and appalled by the inhumanity of the situation that they have created in Gaza. I do not support expansionist Israeli settlers throwing Palestinians off their land. I support the right of Israel to exist and regard the two state solution as the only way forwards.

• Cllr Jack Yelland, Reform UK, St Austell Central & Gover, Cornwall, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Oliver Cooper, Conservative, Chorleywood North and Sarratt, Three Rivers, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Danny Carter, Reform UK, Pype Hayes, Birmingham, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Derick Cross, Independent, Alrewas and Fradley, Lichfield, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Richard Stephenson, Conservative, Alrewas and Fradley, Lichfield, signed 12 October 2026

  Whilst I have every sympathy with the Palestinian people and have visited refugee communities in Palestine on a number of occasions - attacks on Isreal and Jewish people are not the solution they are part of the problem. I am horrified by the resolution passed at the "Green" conference and call on every honest and self respecting member of the Green Party to disassociate themselves from this horrendous motion which is so threatening to the Jewish community.

• Cllr Naomi Bloomer, Liberal Democrat, St Michael's, Cotswold, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Richard Cox, Conservative, Armitage with Handsacre, Lichfield, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Paul Morris OBE, Conservative, Bushey Heath, Hertsmere, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Seena Shah, Conservative, Broomfield and The Walthams, Chelmsford, signed 12 October 2026

  The way the Jewish community is being made to feel in this country is wholly unacceptable. The Britain I was born in and grew up in is a welcoming society. The current sectarian politics promoted by the Green Party is incredibly sad to see. Shameful!

• Cllr Shadman Zaman, Reform UK, Pilkington Park, Bury, signed 12 October 2026

  Much of the British left now sends Jewish people the same message: you can be Jewish in this country, but you cannot be a Zionist. Zionism is simply the belief that the Jewish people have the right to a state of their own in their ancestral homeland, a shield to ensure the Holocaust can never happen again. As someone born in Bangladesh, a nation that won its own freedom in 1971, I see in Israel the same truth: an oppressed people can stand up, survive and build a home of their own. Zionism is not a dirty word. I am a proud Zionist, and I support this motion.

• Cllr Maria Jones, Reform UK, Preston Rural, Lancashire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Ashley Joynes, Reform UK, Accrington South, Lancashire, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Graham Dalton, Reform UK, Lancaster Rural North, Lancashire, signed 12 October 2026

  The Green Party must immediately retract its ‘Zionism is racism’ motion - it crosses from political critique into demonisation of Jewish identity, and it signals to extremists that violence against Jews can be morally justified.

• Cllr Simche Steinberger, Conservative, Springfield, Hackney, signed 12 October 2026
• Cllr Harvey Cohen, Conservative, Elstree, Hertsmere, signed 11 October 2026

  A disgraceful and racist policy . The only Jewish state in the world and one in which people of all faiths and none can live together , achieve the highest level of education , government etc

• Cllr Philip Kelvin, Independent, Coleman Street, City of London, signed 11 October 2026
• Cllr Nicole Ereira, Conservative, Mill Hill, Barnet, signed 11 October 2026
• Cllr Natalie Susman, Conservative, Shenley, Hertsmere, signed 11 October 2026
• Cllr Glenn Briski, Conservative, Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Hertsmere, signed 11 October 2026
• Cllr John Wright, Conservative, Chaddesden East, Derby, signed 11 October 2026

  We Conservatives are extremely concerned about this motion, and what this says to Jews in our community. For most British Jews, Zionism is not an extreme ideology. It is the simple belief that the Jewish people, after centuries of persecution which culminated in the Holocaust, should have a homeland where they are safe. It is part of their faith, their family history and their identity.

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Coverage, resignations and statements as they happen, newest first. Each entry links to its source where there is one.

1. 13 October 2026EventThe Greens take back a councillor suspended for sharing an antisemitic video (The Jewish Weekly)

   Nine days after the vote, the Green Party lifted the suspension of Mohammed Suleman, Newcastle city councillor for Arthur's Hill, suspended before May's elections for reposting a TikTok video that described Jews as "ungrateful, merciless, and without love". The Newcastle Green group said he "knows he has been in the wrong". His return makes the Greens the second-largest party on Newcastle City Council, with 24 councillors.

2. 12 October 2026EventActivists behind the motion plot to have Caroline Lucas thrown out of the party (The Telegraph)

   The Telegraph reported WhatsApp messages in which members of Greens for Palestine, the group behind the motion, shared advice on complaining to the party's disciplinary panel about Caroline Lucas, the party's first MP and twice its leader, who had called the motion "dangerous", "divisive" and "flawed from top to bottom". "Lucas needs to be removed," one wrote. A template letter of complaint has been created, the paper reported.

3. 9 October 2026EventZack Polanski loses the Holborn and St Pancras by-election (HuffPost UK)

   Green Party leader Zack Polanski lost the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, five days after his party declared that Zionism is racism. Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali won with 12,292 votes to his 8,928.

4. 7 October 2026EventThe Green Party is referred to the Equality and Human Rights Commission over the motion (Campaign Against Antisemitism)

   The Campaign Against Antisemitism referred the Green Party to the Equality and Human Rights Commission, asking it to investigate whether the party has discriminated against Jewish members contrary to the Equality Act 2010. Seventeen Labour MPs wrote to the Commission's chair asking it to consider whether the party has broken the law.

Quotes for use

Attributable to a spokesperson for the Zionism Is Not Racism campaign.

• Green councillors now face a choice about their political future.

• I am a Zionist, so the Green Party says I am a racist.

• You can't be anti-racist and antisemitic. Zionism is anti-racism.

• Zionism is not racism. It is the belief that Jews have a right to a homeland in their ancestral land, held by around nine in ten British Jews. A party that calls that belief racism has passed a verdict on a people, not on a government.

• UK law recognises Jewish people as an ethnic group protected by the Equality Act 2010. The Equality and Human Rights Commission found in 2020 that treating Jews' identity as suspect is unlawful discrimination. The Green Party has written that into its own policy.

• 46 sitting Green councillors put their names to this motion. Their constituents are entitled to ask them whether they stand by it.

• Any Green councillor can put their name to the pledge in a minute: Zionism is not racism, and the party got Motion A105 wrong. 8 councillors have gone on the record so far, by signing or by leaving the party. Four of the party's five MPs have already rejected the motion in public.

• This is not one party against another. 313 councillors and MPs of every other party have now put their names to one sentence: "Zionism is not racism. I call on the Green Party to reverse its 'Zionism is Racism' motion."

The letter supporters post

Printed from zionismisnotracism.co.uk/letter and posted, free, to Green Party head office at Freepost RJUC-HRKX-TGHG. Under the heading ""Zionism is NOT Racism": reverse Motion A105", it reads:

Dear Green Councillor,

Your "leader" failed.

He did not vote for Motion A105 on Zionism, but allowed the party to plunge itself into accusations of being racist. If you voted for Motion A105 yourself, you have singled out the Jews and that has legal ramifications.

The Equality Act 2010 protects Jewish people as an ethnic group; the Equality and Human Rights Commission's 2020 guidance says a party must not discriminate against, harass or victimise its members because of race, religion or belief.

Green councillors have a responsibility to uphold equality, challenge racism and protect the rights of every community. That responsibility must apply to Jewish people, too.

Zionism is not a term you can redefine to suit a position. It is simply the belief that Jewish people, like the French, the Irish or the Palestinians, have the right to a homeland of their own. Is that racist? No.

YOUR CHOICE: REVERSE THE MOTION OR RESIGN

The Association of Green Councillors should help members resolve this crisis, not lead them into a political and potentially legal disaster.

We are therefore asking every Green councillor to take a clear position:

PLEDGE to support the reversal of Motion A105.

DEMAND that the party obtain independent legal advice on the motion, its implications for Jewish members and communities, and for the Green Party itself.

RESIGN if you cannot support a party that takes meaningful action to address these concerns.

ZIONISM IS NOT RACISM. REVERSE MOTION A105.

Silence is not a solution. Nor is pretending that the issue will simply disappear.

Please pledge today to reverse Motion A105 and tell your colleagues this issue cannot be swept under the carpet, or resign.

Sincerely,

Resources

• The campaign in numbers live figures, this week's beside the totals, and the same as text to copy
• Greens for Palestine, line by line the motion's authors in their own words, quoted exactly, and their 48-page booklet
• The councillors' pledge who has signed, who has left the party, and what each pledged
• Councillors of every party and MPs of every party who has endorsed the campaign, by party, with their own words
• Every councillor and MP every council, ward and constituency in England and Wales, and where each person stands
• The email supporters send to the party, with a dozen Green councillors in copy, asking them to sign
• The letter to post for supporters who would rather write to head office
• The motion in full, spring 2026 version A105 (PDF, 22 pages) with its supporter list and briefing paper
• The motion in full, autumn 2026 version E02, the one that passed (PDF, 22 pages) same text, with its longer supporter list
• The motion, line by line every clause quoted with our response
• These councillors say Zionism is racism with councils, wards and official photographs
• What the law says the Equality Act 2010 and the EHRC's 2020 findings

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• MPs of every party (1200 x 630)

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